Cath Lab Tech III
Brookwood Baptist Health, Birmingham, AL, United States
Position Summary
Performs diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention for cardiovascular procedures.
Responsibilities
Serves as a role model and supports Cardiology department goals and strategies.
Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to plan and manage care.
Assesses patient condition, age-specific needs, and ensures safe, effective care delivery.
Educates patients and ensures comfort, safety, and understanding of procedures.
Accurately collects, verifies, and documents patient history and clinical data.
Performs and supports procedures, including imaging, monitoring, scrub assistance, and aseptic technique.
Operates and troubleshoots complex equipment; ensures image quality and radiation safety.
Maintains workflow efficiency, inventory, compliance, and participates in leadership, quality, and competency initiatives.
Qualifications
Education/Training
One of the following criteria must be met:
CVT—RCIS or RCES: High school diploma or GED
RRT or CRT: Associate degree from an accredited respiratory therapy education program.
R.T.(R): Completion of an accredited radiography program.
Paramedic—NREMT-P: Completion of an accredited paramedic education program.
Licensure/Certification
Must have one of the following:
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
Cardiovascular Intervention (CI) certification
In addition to the requirements above, must possess and maintain one of the following:
Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT)—Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification OR Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) certification.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) in the state of Alabama.
Registered Radiologic Technologist (R.T.(R))—Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Licensed in the state of Alabama.
Paramedic—National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic (NREMT-P) certification. Must also have a valid Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification.
Must maintain current BLS and ACLS certification.
Experience
Three (3) years’ experience in Cardiac Catheterization lab experience required.
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Performs diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention for cardiovascular procedures.
Responsibilities
Serves as a role model and supports Cardiology department goals and strategies.
Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to plan and manage care.
Assesses patient condition, age-specific needs, and ensures safe, effective care delivery.
Educates patients and ensures comfort, safety, and understanding of procedures.
Accurately collects, verifies, and documents patient history and clinical data.
Performs and supports procedures, including imaging, monitoring, scrub assistance, and aseptic technique.
Operates and troubleshoots complex equipment; ensures image quality and radiation safety.
Maintains workflow efficiency, inventory, compliance, and participates in leadership, quality, and competency initiatives.
Qualifications
Education/Training
One of the following criteria must be met:
CVT—RCIS or RCES: High school diploma or GED
RRT or CRT: Associate degree from an accredited respiratory therapy education program.
R.T.(R): Completion of an accredited radiography program.
Paramedic—NREMT-P: Completion of an accredited paramedic education program.
Licensure/Certification
Must have one of the following:
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
Cardiovascular Intervention (CI) certification
In addition to the requirements above, must possess and maintain one of the following:
Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT)—Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification OR Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) certification.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) in the state of Alabama.
Registered Radiologic Technologist (R.T.(R))—Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Licensed in the state of Alabama.
Paramedic—National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic (NREMT-P) certification. Must also have a valid Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification.
Must maintain current BLS and ACLS certification.
Experience
Three (3) years’ experience in Cardiac Catheterization lab experience required.
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